Management know-how transfer to Saudi Arabia: a survey of Saudi managers

Considers the effectiveness of foreign business education as a conduit for management know-how transfer to Saudi Arabia. Uses data from a survey of Saudi managers returning from study in the USA. Highlights skills seen as important and unimportant for daily operations in Saudi. Cites factors such as...

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Published in:Industrial management + data systems 1997-11, Vol.97 (7), p.280-286
Main Author: Yavas, Ugur
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arabia
Business education
Career development
Commercial law
Cost accounting
Culture
Data processing
Developing countries
Economic growth
Executives
Foreign business
International organizations
LDCs
Management
Management development
Management techniques
Management theory
Management training
Managerial skills
Marketing
Students
Surveys
Technology transfer
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Summary:Considers the effectiveness of foreign business education as a conduit for management know-how transfer to Saudi Arabia. Uses data from a survey of Saudi managers returning from study in the USA. Highlights skills seen as important and unimportant for daily operations in Saudi. Cites factors such as marketing, importing and negotiation skills as key elements. Notes the importance of Saudi organizations adapting their cultures to today's realities.
ISSN:0263-5577
1758-5783
0263-5577
DOI:10.1108/02635579710192959